This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s partner school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks a Humanities Teacher to begin immediately.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree; credential or Master’s in related field, preferred.
- Minimum Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ teaching experience; experience working with middle schoolers (age 10-14) preferred.
- Knowledge: Research-based teaching strategies, Common Core standards, technology resources, smartboard use
Responsibilities
- Implement school curriculum for four subjects: English/Language Arts for Grades 7 and 8 (following Common Core standards); World History and U.S. History, respectively (following California standards)
- Use a variety of teaching strategies including literary circles, writing workshops, vocabulary-building, cooperative grouping, graphic organizers, note-taking, visual aids, projects, technology, etc.
- Utilize school’s supplemental technology to enhance student’s independent reading (Accelerated Reader)
- Encourage students to think critically and independently and to express original ideas.
- Create an engaging learning environment that demonstrates your own passion and interest in the subject area.
- Utilize collaboration strategies and active learning in the classroom.
- Integrate technology, art, garden, and writing into the program.
- Conduct regular assessments of student performance using a variety of products and clear rubrics.
- Work with students of various levels to address their specific learning needs.
Salary Range
$55,354 – $67,792
